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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Town by the Boyne

Boynton is a name traditionally given to boys and hails from English and Irish origins. A variant of Boyton, Boynton is a surname derived from an English town of the same name in East Yorkshire. However, it is also said to be of Irish origin, meaning “town by the Boyne.” The river Boyne is of great mythological and historical significance in Ireland. It is said to have gotten its name from Boann, the goddess of poetry, fertility, and knowledge, offering a deep well of inspiration for your little one.